Tono que parece cortés pero en realidad ofende o es sarcástico.
A tone that seems polite but is actually insulting or sarcastic.
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See how the word “tono con segundas” is used in sentences
Su tono con segundas hizo que el cumplido sonara falso. — Her backhanded tone made the compliment feel insincere.
¿Notaste su tono con segundas en aquella reunión? — Did you notice his backhanded tone in that meeting?
Deja el tono con segundas y habla claro. — Please drop the backhanded tone and be straightforward.
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